Pod Vtáčnikom – Kľak
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Pod Vtáčnikom – Kľak. Has green marking (regional route №5402b, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5402b. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5.7 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 5.7 km with 714 m of ascent from Pod Vtáčnikom to Kľak. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 600–690 m
- 1.5–5.5 kmClimb of 630 m (up to 1,313 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 3.5–4.5, a climb of 190 m (≈19%), near Partizánska Hut.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 5.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Partizánska Hut (km 4).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Pod Vtáčnikom. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 5.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Partizánska Hut (km 4).
Water and shelter on the route
- Partizánska Hutkm 3.8 from the start · Standing · 1 020 m
- Spring under Vtáčnikkm 5.4 from the start · 170 m off the path · Has water · 1 267 m
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